The experience of dementia isn’t limited just to the families who are coping with it. Dementia is a humanitarian issue, the “disease of the century,” a crisis that affects our society as a whole. This presentation will challenge you to confront the social, medical, political, and ethical problems that make this condition unique, and to define how we might help ourselves to live better with it. Mary Donnelly, a dementia consultant returns for another Panorama presentation on October 26, 2023 thanks to the support of the Benevolent Fund. Thanks to Independent Living Services for facilitating the webinar and recording. The presentation was divided into two parts and chapters were created for your convenience. (Note: program will contain references to end-of-life issues which may be upsetting to some.)